Pain management technique for patients undergoing heart surgery
Deep Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block : Effect on the Quality of Postoperative Recovery After Cardiac Surgery
This study is testing a new pain management technique for patients having heart surgery to see if it can help them recover better than traditional methods that use opioids.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 128 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Institute Arnault Tzanck, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint Laurent du Var) |
| Trial ID | NCT06895876 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the deep parasternal intercostal plane block (TTMPB) for managing postoperative pain in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. It aims to improve recovery quality by providing better analgesia compared to traditional methods, which often involve opioids that can have significant side effects. The study focuses on patients who require sternotomy for cardiac procedures and assesses the impact of this nerve block on postoperative recovery outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for cardiac surgery that involves sternotomy.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing emergency procedures or those with severe comorbidities such as hemodynamic instability or chronic pain may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance pain management and recovery quality for patients after cardiac surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific efficacy of TTMPB has not been extensively evaluated, similar nerve block techniques have shown promise in improving postoperative pain management in other surgical contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients requiring cardiac surgery with sternotomy Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency procedure * Procedures requiring lateral chest drainage * Hemodynamic instability * Severe kidney or liver failure * BMI \> 40 * Chronic pain * Allergy to local anesthesics * Pregnant woman * Long term opioïds use
Where this trial is running
Saint Laurent du Var
- Institut Arnault Tzanck — Saint Laurent du Var, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Marc LOPEZ
- Email: ma.lopez@tzanck.org
- Phone: +33492273333
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.